I happened to see this recipe featured on the Today Show last week and as soon as I saw the look of the final cake I knew I had to try it at home. I had never had a proper American cheesecake before I moved to North America, and yes, as shocking as it may […] Read more…

Lemon, lemon, lemon, how I love, love, love thee. This blog was almost called Chocolate Shavings and Lemon Zest, but in an effort to contain my sometimes all-over-the-place thoughts, I opted for concise! I can never get over how zesting a little lemon into a dessert makes all the difference in the end result or […] Read more…

As I’ve said many, many times, cupcakes always manage to put a smile on my face. They’re not the best desserts in the world by any means, but these individually wrapped packs of sweetness always do the trick for me. They put anyone near them in a light, blissful, childish mood – something most of […] Read more…

I spent a few days at home with my family in Paris which is always a favorite way to catch up on anything culinary. I have difficulty finding fresh fish on a regular basis in Montreal, so Paris is always a great time to indulge. My highlights from this trip were scallop carpaccio with lime […] Read more…

I’ve been meaning to blog about this cake for quite a while, but, as a lot of good food, it seems that as soon as it comes out of the oven it’s off to a friend’s house or half finished before I have time to take my camera equipment out. I love this cake because […] Read more…

One of the things I love the most about the food blog world is feeling that you get that that glimpse into someone else’s kitchen when you read one of their posts. As an editor for tastespotting.com that moment happens multiple, multiple times a day. Just this morning, I found myself craving Chocolate Cloud Cake, […] Read more…